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Food and beverage inflation low but pricing uncertainty looms, analysts say
Food and beverage inflation low but pricing uncertainty looms, analysts say
New data from the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index indicates a 12-month low in pricing ahead of major supply chain disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bella Italia to support NHS workers with 1,000 free meals
It also offers 50% off the total bill to all NHS workers and first responders.
Greggs secures £150m COVID-19 support
The bakery chain expects to take a weekly hit of £3.5m if shops are closed until end-June.
E-learning platform for hospitality workers launched
Courses include personal development resources for furloughed employees.
Five tips to help QSRs embrace digital ordering during the COVID-19 crisis
Flipdish CEO Conor McCarthy explains why QSRs should not be daunted by the prospect of turning themselves into digital takeaways during the coronavirus pandemic.
Costa Coffee taps facial recognition technology to streamline employee screening
Feedback from users and candidates has been positive, the chain says.
Grants need to be expanded and distributed faster, say trade bodies
The HM Treasury is also urged to abolish the £51,000 maximum rateable value threshold.
PAUL launches grocery services
It also reopened four of its shops for takeaway and delivery.
The Athenian implements ‘Walk to work' scheme as business model shifts
The move hopes to encourage employees to practice social distancing.
Wahaca launches content series
The initiative is done by the restaurant group’s co-founder.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald's withdraws forecast due to COVID-19 impact; Yum! Brands makes workers wear masks; Subway, Panera roll out grocery services
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: LEON launches food delivery service; Itsu's Insta-egg hunt; Pizza Express' Piccolo Corner
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
EXCLUSIVE: Benito's discusses future plans amidst COVID-19 shutdown
CEO Michael Pearson talks to QSR Media on the Mexican chain’s next steps.
Itsu opens two outlets to serve meals to hospital workers
The chain initially donated £15,000 worth of food to 20 NHS hospitals.
Norfolk's only Taco Bell restaurant closed
It operated for more than a year.
Deliveroo to terminate contracts of riders not following social distancing measures: report
Complaints regarding riders congregating at food outlets surfaced on social media.
Gourmet Burger Kitchen owner to halt financial support to chain
Famous Brands bought the burger chain in 2016.